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Idris Elba to launch run of festive episodes for CBeebies Bedtime Stories

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British actor Idris Elba is to launch a run of festive episodes on CBeebies Bedtime Stories.

The Luther actor, 52, is among a line-up of celebrities who will read from children’s books across the Christmas and New Year period.

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